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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.70, 2,470.44 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.70, 2,470.44 and 551.19 is: 826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.70 : 2,470.44 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.70/2,470.44 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.70x = 2,470.44 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.70x = 1,361,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,681.82/1,646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.92

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